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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.59, 219.88 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.59, 219.88 and 97.99 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.59 : 219.88 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.59/219.88 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.59x = 219.88 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.59x = 21,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545.61/146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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